Top rated Model railway locomotive
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Märklin 36244 H0 Steam locomotive BR 24 of the DB
The locomotive features an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It is also equipped with a special motor in the boiler that drives three axles and has traction tires. The boiler is made of metal and comes with a factory-installed smoke unit. The triple headlights change with the direction of travel, and both the headlights and the integrated smoke unit can be operated in conventional mode as well as digitally. Maintenance-free, warm white LEDs are used for lighting. There is a close coupling with a guiding mechanism between the locomotive and the tender, as well as a close coupling with a NEM socket and a guiding mechanism at the rear of the tender. Additionally, there is a close coupling in a NEM socket at the front of the locomotive. The length over the buffers is 19.4 cm / 7-5/8".
2. Märklin Start up - Tank locomotive class 89.0
German Federal Railroad (DB) class 89.0 standard locomotive. Digital decoder. Three axles powered. Traction tires. Interchangeable coupler hooks. Triple headlights work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. Length over the buffers is 11 cm.
3. Roco H0 collector showcase 238 mm x 75
The H0 collector's display case from Roco is a specially designed showcase for model railway locomotives with a maximum length of 220 mm. With its compact dimensions of 238 mm x 75 mm x 75 mm, it offers an elegant way to securely and stylishly present your models. The display case is made of high-quality acrylic, which not only ensures a clear view of the models but also provides an appealing aesthetic. This display case is ideal for collectors who want to protect their valuable models from dust and damage while also having the opportunity to showcase their collection attractively. Please note that the display case is delivered without the model shown, allowing you to display your own models.
- Suitable for locomotive models up to 220 mm in length
- Made from high-quality acrylic for optimal visibility
- Protects models from dust and damage.
4. Märklin Start up 36700 H0 Diesel loco DH
Prototype: Henschel type DHG 700 diesel switch engine. Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and a special motor. One axle powered. Traction tires. The triple headlights change with the direction of travel, will work in conventional operation, and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has a blinking light on the roof of the engineer's cab. It also has coupler hooks. Length over the buffers 11.2 cm / 4-3/8".
5. Märklin Start up 36712 H0 train set I
The Start up-ICE 2 series 402 from Märklin is a detailed model of the InterCity Express of Deutsche Bahn AG. This four-part set includes a power car, a first-class coach, a dining car, and a second-class control car. The model is made to a scale of H0 (1:87) and offers a realistic reproduction of the original. The power car is equipped with a digital decoder that enables a variety of sound functions, including a horn and station announcements. The locomotive features a special motor and has two driven axles along with traction tires, ensuring reliable performance. The mechanically functional roof pantographs and the conventionally switchable front signal complete the realistic experience. This model is suitable for both collectors and model railway enthusiasts and provides an exciting addition to any model railway layout.
- Digital decoder with serially switchable sound functions
- Mechanically functional roof pantographs
- Train length of 102.7 cm for realistic representation
- Special motor with two driven axles and traction tires
- Horn and station announcements for authentic sound experiences.
6. LGB Christmas Train Starter Set
This starter set includes a vintage train consisting of a tender locomotive and two passenger cars with a festive design. The locomotive is equipped with a powerful ball-bearing Bühler motor, as well as a front light and a smoke generator. The set also includes a complete track circle, a power supply, and a controller. Train length: 85 cm.
7. Märklin H0 my world - Starter set ICE 3
Train with battery propulsion and magnetic couplers between the individual cars. Permanently coupled unit consisting of a powered end car and a passenger car with an integrated battery compartment. The train has 3 speed levels for forward and reverse travel, 3 sound functions, and a dual headlights signal. Length of the train is 63 cm. Contents include 15 curved plastic tracks, 10 straight plastic tracks, 1 left turnout, 1 right turnout, and a cordless, handy Märklin Power Control Stick. A rerailer and 4 AA and 2 AAA batteries are included. Can be expanded with the plastic track from the Märklin my world assortment.
8. Märklin RAe 4/8 double railcar
Prototype: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) class RAe 4/8 "Churchill-Arrow" electric double railcar. Used as a charter train for excursions and social trips. Fire-red basic color scheme. The powered rail car has road number RAe 4/8 1021 and is in current operating condition.
Model: The locomotive features an mfx+ digital decoder with extensive sound and light functions. It has controlled high-efficiency propulsion with a flywheel. The two axles in the outer bogie on car part 1 are driven via cardan shafts and equipped with traction tyres. Swiss headlights, three-light headlights, and one white marker light operate in conventional mode and can be controlled digitally. The headlights can switch to one red marker light. Additionally, a red signal for the right to drive (wrong way signal) in the direction of travel is digitally switchable and changes with the direction of travel.
Standard built-in interior lighting operates conventionally and is digitally switchable. Cab lighting is separately digitally switchable, and table lamps can also be controlled digitally. The lighting uses maintenance-free warm white and red LEDs. Four bogie covers are included for replacement, suitable for use on large radii or for display cases.
Total length over the buffers is approximately 53 cm.
Highlights include a completely new construction, standard interior lighting, the ability to switch to a red marker light, digitally controllable cab lighting, digitally controllable table lamps, and a digitally switchable train authorization signal. The game world mfx+ decoder provides various light and sound functions.
9. Hobbytrain DB AG starter set ICE4, 4 pieces + rails + transformer
Your start into the most beautiful hobby in the world with Germany's fastest climate protector. The starter set consists of a four-part train set of the series 412 (ICE4), a Kato track oval, and a controller with power supply. The ICE features a light change in white and red, as well as a powerful five-pole motor, and can be extended to prototype length with the extensions K10953 and K10954. The track oval measures 677 x 1337 mm and can be expanded with tracks from the Kato Unitrack range.
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Hobbytrain DB AG starter set ICE4, 4 pieces + rails + transformer
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10. Märklin 88468 Z SBB electric locomotive Re 460
The Märklin 88468 Z Electric Locomotive Re 460 of the SBB is a detailed model of the Swiss Federal Railways, representing the VI era around 2018. This electric locomotive is equipped with a bell-shaped anchor motor, ensuring reliable driving power. Both bogies are powered, optimizing the driving characteristics. The locomotive features modern lighting technology with maintenance-free warm white LEDs, creating an authentic light display. The Swiss light change, which alternates between three white lights and one white light during direction changes, contributes to a realistic representation. The delicate, manually adjustable pantographs complete the precise design. Power is drawn exclusively from the tracks, as the locomotive does not have an electric overhead line function. With a length of 84 mm, this model is ideal for Z gauge enthusiasts.
- Bell-shaped anchor motor for improved driving power
- Lighting with maintenance-free warm white LEDs
- Manually adjustable delicate pantographs
- Swiss light change for realistic lighting conditions.
